Skin Care Tip of the Week *Kale smoothie*

Monday, June 20, 2011

Whenever a client comes to me with a skin problem I always start by asking them about their diet and eating habits. Our skin is the largest organ and everything we put into our bodies plays a role on how your skin looks and feels. If you are loading up on processed carbs, genetically modified unhealthy foods...chances are your skin is suffering.

So today I am going to share with you a kale smoothie I make. Kale is SOOO good for you AND your skin. It is a true SUPER FOOD. Why?

It is loaded with antioxidants

It is an anti-inflammatory

Its loaded with Vitamin K, A and C

It is a great source of calcium

It is good for your eyes

It has a super high mineral content (great for your skin)

It has also been shown to retard the growth of certain types of cancer. There is no reason why you should not add it to your daily diet.

61 comments:

I HATE Kale, but I tried a recipe for crispy kale chips the other day and it was delicious! Rip off chunks of kale and brush them with oil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and any flavoring you want. Bake in the oven and then cool until crispy like chips! Amazing!

Alright girlie, I'm gonna go right out and say it. This sounds so nasty. lol I'm a super fan of smoothies. I'm a super fan of avocado. I'm a super fan of kale. All mixed together into liquid form? Um, not so much. BUT, like I tell my kids, you can't say you don't like it until you've tried it. (Can I please just eat mine sauteed with garlic and olive oil?)

P.S. I've been following one of your other tips, but I think the growth on my chin is going to need more than a little tee tree oil. Like maybe a band saw.

Ha, I was just going to ask about the taste! I'm all about the super foods-- my husband and I try to add quinoa and edamame to our diet as often as possible-- but I'm hestitant about a green smoothie....maybe if I added a strong flavored fruit. Or peanut better. Does peanut butter and kale sound too disgusting?! I tend to believe that pb can make anything good! ;)

I really like your skin tips! I'm a little hesitant to have this kale smoothie. I didn't know that kale was good for your skin, so that gives me a little more motivation. I just have this thing with drinking something green and goopy....

I've seen kale more and more in the past few months and have been meaning to research it! I had no idea it was so good for you! Thanks so much for sharing! I'd definitely need to add some banana and applesauce to my smoothie :) The sweeter the better!!Star Hughes Living

Hi there! Thank you for stopping by my blog. I'm glad you did because I found your blog... I'm a follower! Love your tips and tricks.

I've had pretty bad skin all my life. I'm trying to be aware of what I put in my body because I know it will clear it up most definitely! I drink Green Monsters a lot but have yet to try Kale. I think I'll finally give it a go! Thanks for the recipe!

Ok although it doesn't sound the best when its all listed out there, I'm a huge smoothie fan and definitely willing to try new types all the time. Guess I'll be trying this one soon! Thanks for sharing :)

I like the sound of this smoothie! I often want to make some sort of juice/smoothie but don't wanna blend up a huge batch or have to worry about the majority of whatever I make getting stuck to the sides of the huge blender cuz it's such a small portion. I'm debating getting one of those one-cup-blenders. Do you know of those? When I have a bad day, I make a HUUUUUUGEEE salad and gorge on it. Turning to food for comfort? Bad. But at least it's veggies. And good for my skin. At least that's what I tell myself.

I've been reading so much about kale this week. It's true though, what you put in your body does affect your skin. Sadly, I've eaten horribly the past few months and my face and back (which never broke out) had definately shown it!:( How about chasing this smoothie with a cocktail? LOL

This is such an awesome tip! I have problematic skin and lately I have been paying special attention to my diet {ie: not eating greasy/fried/heavy foods} and my skin has been clearer than it has wever been! Yea!

ok yes, it sounds gross but you know, whatever it takes, right? lol. thanks SOOO much for this post! i mean, my skin is all tired and stressed from taking summer courses, i will totally be trying this :)

I just made one of these with a few tweaks and love it! I used 1/2 c water and 1/2 c organic pressed apple juice and 1 Tbs of raw honey for my sweet tooth and it was perfect! I probably could have used a little less honey, but for a first try it was delicious! I'm going to make another batch or two tonight to feed off of for the next few breakfasts :)

I've never had kale. I'm not gonna lie, this sounds kinda gross, but I need better skin along with a lot of better things for my body so tomorrow when I go to the grocery store, I'm going to get everything to make them!

all time favorite smoothie: Kale and pineapple. It has a big handful of kale, a quarter of a peeled pineapple, a half inch of ginger and a whole (peeled) lemon. blend with a couple of ice cubes and add water if it's too thick. Use the lemon peel in your drinking water throughout the rest of the day.

I make Kale spinach and collard green smoothies. I just pureed them in a food processor and poured them into ice cube trays froze it and then I add 2 "green" ice cubes to banana strawberry apple blueberries raspberries peaches pears mango or whatever fruit i have on hand. Throw in a splash of coconut milk and it is DELISH! And it actually tastes good. My 3 year old LOVES it we have it for breakfast a few days a week. :)

I eat Kale almost daily. Use Lacinato Kale for this dish b/c it's not as bitter as the curley Kale and there's a hint of sweetness.

Cut up a bunch of Kale. I usually remove the stem and then cut it into bight size pieces.

Dress with equal amounts of lemon juice and olive oil. I usually start with a tablespoon of each. I add hot pepper flakes (like a teaspoon) and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. It's basically like a Caesar salad, but made with Kale.

I forgot to mention the garlic. I add a clove of that as well to the dressing. Really, it's mix it to your taste. Right now I'm eating Kale salad that I made earlier today with a dressing of Apple Cider Vinegar and Flax seed oil. All the other ingredients are the same.

i do green smoothies on a daily basis! u must have a really good blender for kale. not as tender as spinach. i add chobani yogurt or kefir for liquid and some fruit. whatever i have on hand! i didnt know kale was a superfood tho! thanks for all ur useful info. i just found u this evening, and i have already shared u with my pinterest ppl and a personal friend on fb!

ADD FRUIT! Green smoothies are soooo good for you and will taste excellent if you add a little fruit. I like getting a bag of frozen tropical fruit, adding it to the blender with some Kale and some water. Delicious, good for you, and the fruit masks the taste of the greens.

I just made this and, like others, despite the fact that I love kale, avocados, and smoothies, it's not working for me. I DID follow the suggestion to add a banana. That didn't cut it, so I added a couple drops of stevia extract (I have no idea how much of that stuff I'm supposed to add) and maybe a teaspoon of flaxseed oil. I would probably experiment with this and try adding honey and/or other fruit until I can get it to be palatable. But for now, it's very difficult to down...

just made one with kale banana and cinnamon. very good! Just made the Vitamin C serum also. i Had all the stuff from a previous site i saw. i have used camu camu and it works too. I hoping this vita serum will lighten some melasma ive been battling for 5 years now. Just appeared out of the blue. Bad spot the upper lip and one tiny spot on my cheek bone... ughhh.... sometimes i don't want to look in the mirror.